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Patent GB-2386195-A (GB)
Title: High voltage fault discrimination for EGR temperature sensor
Inventor: ZAGONE PETER
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: Systems and methods for discriminating between an EGR temperature sensor (51) fault and actual EGR temperatures which produce similar signals includes suppressing high voltage faults for a calibratible period of time after the engine (12) is started. Alternatively, or in addition, a sensor fault is not indicated unless secondary indicators suggest that EGR temperature is sufficiently different from EGR temperature corresponding to the sensor signal. Secondary indicator may include signals provided by various other engine and/or vehicle sensors (22, 24) such as ambient air temperature sensor (46), engine coolant temperature sensor (50), oil temperature sensor (44), or the like.
Patent GB-2385640-A (GB)
Title: Dosage counting device
Inventor: OUYANG TIANHONG
IPC: G06M1/04
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: An apparatus, such as an inhaler, comprising a housing 1 defining a portion 2 for receiving in use a dose-dispensing container 20. The housing contains a dose counter comprising an annular counter member 40, a driving member 41 for translating reciprocal motion of the received dose-dispensing container into rotary motion of the annular counter member, and a support member 70 for supporting the annular counter member and driving member in proper alignment with the received dose-dispensing container. Wherein the support member is an interference fit in the housing such that a first actuation of the received dose-dispensing container sets the position of the support member relative to the received dose-dispensing container and housing.
Patent GB-2396660-A (GB)
Title: Closure profile with diaphragm
Inventor: CHATURVEDI ASHOK
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A zipper profile has male and female elements 4.3, 4.4, two flaps 4.2, and a slider. A diaphragm 4.5 of metallised laminated film joins the two flaps. This prevents undesired aroma, moisture and the like from entering and discourages tampering. The flaps have horizontal ribs 4.1 for selective heat transfer so that the zipper can be sealed to a bag without sealing to itself.
Patent GB-2395238-A (GB)
Title: A double-split cage
Inventor: KOTANI KAZUYUKI
IPC: F16C33/46
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A double-split cage includes a strip-shaped metallic sheet 20 curved into a semi-cylindrical shape and having several pockets 2 for accommodating a single row of rollers 3 arranged in the circumferential direction. The strip-shaped metallic sheet 20 has two arch portions 4a, 4b separately arranged in the axial direction and includes pillar portions 5 arranged at several positions of both arch portions 4a,4b in the circumferential direction. Both arch portions 4a,4b have protrusions 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b protruding from the pillar portions 5 at both end portions in the circumferential direction, and a forward end portion of each protrusion 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b is chamfered at a corner outside in the axial direction. Length of the chamfered portion in the circumferential direction is larger than the protruding length of each protrusion 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. The inclination angle of the chamfered portion with respect to the circumferential direction is set between 30-60 degrees. A central arch portion (4c, fig 9) is preferably interposed between arch portions 4a and 4b.
Patent GB-2407117-A (GB)
Title: Adhesively mounted, tapered frame section
Inventor: BRADLEY TERENCE
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 2003-10-18
Abstract: A frame section 5 for a door or glazing panel assembly has an inner frame member 10 and a closure member 12. The inner member has a recess 34, which may have an angled inner face, to receive adhesive 36 for securing the panel to the frame, the sides 18 of the frame being tapered. The frame section is preferably metallic and the panels 62 of glass.
Patent GB-2397434-A (GB)
Title: An orthogonal acceleration TOF mass spectrometer with heated pusher electrode
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TATSUJI
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: An orthogonal acceleration time-of-flight (oa-TOF) mass spectrometer in which the push-out electrode 14 is prevented from becoming electrically charged, which in turn prevents the mass spectral resolution and sensitivity from deteriorating (see figure 7). The mass spectrometer has an external ion source 1, a repelling electrode 14 and associated grids 15 defining an ion reservoir 17 from which ions are accelerated in a pulsed manner into a time-of flight drift region 13, an ion mirror 8, and an ion detector 9. The pusher electrode 14 is heated by a heating means 20, which may be a heater or a lamp. Preferably the heating means is placed on the opposite side of the repeller electrode 14 from the ion reservoir 17, providing indirect heating through radiative heat, and is formed by stretching a metal wire 21 in a zigzag fashion over a metal plate 22 (see figure 5). The metal wire 21 may be formed of tantalum, platinum or tungsten.
Patent GB-2408240-A (GB)
Title: Foldable push chair mechanism
Inventor: CHURCH GRAHAM
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A foldable push chair having two side frames, each side frame having a forward strut means 10 and a rear strut means 11 attached at its uppermost end to the forward strut means, and base strut means 12 linking the rear and forward strut means, wherein the forward strut means comprises an upper section 10A and a lower section 10B pivotally connected by connection means 18 the connection means allowing the upper section and lower section to pivot relative to each other, between a folded state and an unfolded state, the upper and lower sections being parallel and co-linear when the push chair is in the unfolded state. The connection means allows each of the upper and lower sections to hinge through approximately 90{ so that when folded they lie parallel to each other (figure 2). When in the unfolded configuration (figure 3) the ends of the upper and lower sections are received against the connections means so that there are no gaps in which finger could be trapped.
Patent GB-2397610-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: TAYLOR NIGEL ALAN
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A connector for connecting together two members <B>3</B>, <B>4</B>, each of which has a channel <B>6</B> with side walls <B>8</B> and inwardly facing lips <B>9</B> at its mouth, such that the channels <B>6</B> face one another, comprises a shank <B>11</B> having a head <B>12</B> at each of its two ends. Each head <B>12</B> is shaped such that it is relatively wide in a first direction transverse to the shank <B>11</B> and relatively narrow in a second direction transverse to the shank <B>11</B>. Each head <B>12</B> can be inserted into one of the channels <B>6</B> with the relatively narrow dimension of the head extending between the sidewalls <B>8</B> of the channel and ten turned about the axis of the shank <B>11</B> so that the relatively wide dimension of the head <B>12</B> extends between the sidewalls <B>8</B> of the channel <B>6</B> and the head <B>12</B> engages the sidewalls <B>8</B> of the channel <B>6</B>. The shank <B>11</B> may be formed with flats <B>15</B> so that it can be turned using a spanner. The angle between the first and second directions may be 90{. One of the heads <B>12</B> may be relatively narrow in a third direction transverse to the shank <B>11</B>, the other head <B>12</B> being relatively wide in the third direction. The angles between the first and third directions and between the second and third directions may both be 45{.
Patent GB-2400121-A (GB)
Title: Cathodic protection of wall ties or the like
Inventor: HODGKINSON NICHOLAS
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: Protection is provided for discontinuous metal objects positioned in a cavity between two surfaces, e.g. wall ties 5, by introducing an electro- conductive material 10 between the surfaces and causing the metal to become cathodic and prevent corrosion thereof. Material 10 may be a conductive foam, introduced via bore 11. The metal may be made cathodic by applied potential or by use of a sacrificial anode, which may be unitary or may be metal particles dispersed in the foam, which may be heat and sound -insulating, and which may provide a Faraday cage to protect a building from electromagnetic radiation.
Patent GB-2400319-A (GB)
Title: Cannabinoid-rich extract
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A cannabinoid-rich extract that is substantially free of volatile terpenes and comprises about 98% by wt tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 1.5% by wt cannabidiol (CBD), 0.5% by wt cannabinol (CBN) and trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and ballast.
Patent GB-2405811-A (GB)
Title: A wagering game
Inventor: JOSHI SHRIDHAR P
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A gaming system for playing a wagering game having a special payout with a first payout and a second payout. The gaming system includes a gaming terminal for playing a basic game having a randomly selected outcome. The gaming terminal includes a side-wager input device for allowing a player to be eligible to win the special payout. In response to activation of the side-wager input device, the gaming terminal credits the player the first payout when a first randomly selected outcome is achieved in the basic game. When a second randomly selected outcome is achieved in the basic game, the gaming terminal credits the player the second payout.
Patent GB-2406384-A (GB)
Title: Imaging wells drilled with oil based muds
Inventor: TABANOU JACQUES R
IPC: G01V3/24
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A resistivity logging sensor for LWD or MWD using an oil-based mud (OBM) includes a sensor body; a first current injector electrode disposed on the sensor body, wherein the first current injector electrode is electrically insulated from the sensor body; at least two current return electrodes disposed on the sensor body at a selected distance from the first current injector electrode, wherein the at least two current return electrodes are disposed proximate to each other and are electrically insulated from the sensor body; and an electrical source configured to energize the first current injector electrode with a current having a voltage of no less than 50 mvolts and a frequency of no less than 1 KHz. Differences in the currents measured at the return electrodes are used to determine a formation property and may be used for geosteering the drilling tool. A second injector electrode included on the sensor body allows for compensation of standoff.
Patent GB-2406408-A (GB)
Title: Method for seismic migration using explicit depth extrapolation operators with dynamically variable operator length
Inventor: MITTET RUNE
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: Explicit depth extrapolation operators are constructed with variable operator lengths depending on maximum dip angle, accuracy condition, and wavenumber. Operator tables are then constructed (108) using the explicit depth extrapolation operators. In a further embodiment, depth migration is performed using the explicit depth extrapolation operators from the operator tables.
Patent GB-2408120-A (GB)
Title: System for saving an active file as multiple new files
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A system for saving a file as multiple files is disclosed. The system comprises a save as multiple files (SAMF) module configured to save an active file as multiple new files. The system may include a SAMF request receiving module able to initiate the SAMF module. The system may have a file type and a file parameter prompting module so that a user can enter the file types and any parameters values needed. The system may comprise means for prompting the user to select a file format, a filename, and a location of each of the multiple new files. The means for entering the file parameters may be a GUI.
Patent GB-2420540-A (GB)
Title: Tow ball cover
Inventor: IRELAND NIGEL JON
IPC: B60D1/60
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A tow ball cover is made from a soft, durable and waterproof material to reduce injury to pedestrians.
Patent GB-2421273-A (GB)
Title: Transverse quick-release connector for stand
Inventor: HSIEH WU-HONG
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A transverse quick-release connector for a stand with a stanchion and an accessory has a body (10), a locking block (30) and a lever (20). The body (10) has a head, a stanchion socket (13) and a locking cavity (12). The head is attached to the accessory for the stand. The stanchion socket (13) is formed under the head to hold the stanchion. The locking cavity (12) is formed in the stanchion socket (13) and has an inner space to communicate with the blind hole in the stanchion socket (13). The locking block (30) is movably mounted inside the locking cavity (12). The lever (20) is pivotally attached to the body (10) to press the locking block (30) against the stanchion or to release the locking block (30) and is selectively pushed right and left. The stand may be a music stand, microphone stand or such like. The head may comprise a threaded post.
Patent GB-2414271-A (GB)
Title: Antislip strap adjusting buckle with sliding bar
Inventor: CHENG LIZA
IPC: A41F9/02
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A self-lock antislip adjusting buckle 1 that comprises buckle body and a self-lock horizontal bar 2. Sliding channels 3 may be provided symmetrically at the side of the said buckle body 1 and the two edges of the said self-lock horizontal bar may be plugged in sliding channels 3. The two edges 5 of the said self-lock horizontal bar may be smooth edges. Alternatively, single-side or double-side sawtooth antislip teeth are provided on the edges of the said self-lock horizontal bar. The upper surface of the said buckle body 2 may be smooth plane or plane with color patterns, or the upper surface of the said buckle body is embedded with adornments. The present invention makes it easier to adjust distance between bra cups 7 for underwear such as brassieres; enables wearers to adjust sizes flexibly according to their body shape and needs; features easy adjustment, processing and low processing cost; improves aesthetic effect, fitness and comfort.
Patent GB-2412637-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable valve for steering assist system
Inventor: LEUTNER WILFRIED
IPC: F16K31/02
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A valve 1 provides pressure control of a hydraulic fluid in a power-assisted steering system. First and second control elements 2,3 can move relative to each other under the influence of a steering handle 4 input and can be brought to a neutral position relative to each other by a return element 5 such as a torsion bar 12 and by a drive device 6, which can move the control elements 2,3 relative to each other irrespective of the steering handle 4 input in order to adjust the hydraulic centre of the valve 1, and thus to vary steering characteristics. For compactness, simplicity and reliability, the drive device may be an electrostatic stepping motor formed coaxially with the valve 1.
Patent GB-2425706-A (GB)
Title: Football boot with elasticated sole
Inventor: O'DWYER COLM DANIEL
IPC: A43B13/12
Filed: 2005-05-07
Abstract: A football boot that has a sole that allows the studs at the front of the football boot to move independently of each other. The studs are preferably attached to a segmented plastic/polyutherane sole that are attached to an elasticated layer of the football boot's sole. The elasticated layer stretches under pressure thereby allowing the studs to move preventing strain on the players legs when the studs dig into the ground.
Patent GB-2411993-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system
Inventor: NAGASOE YASUYUKI
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: There is provided a storage system suitable for an open system which has advanced security functions for logical devices. In a storage system such as a RAID system, 6 types of access attributes which are Readable/Writable, Read Only, Unreadable/Unwritable, Read Capacity 0, Inquiry Restricted, and S-vol Disable, can be set for each logical device. Read Capacity 0 makes a response " capacity 0" upon inquiries from hosts about capacity. Inquiry Restricted does not permit the hosts to recognize logical devices. S-vol Disable does not permit pair forming for duplication of a logical device with another device as the destination of copying. Upon receipt of commands from hosts of the open system, the storage system changes command processes and responses, depending on the difference in operation system, vendor, version, or the like, between hosts. Each logical device is set to an access attribute mode which includes copy pair forming control modes.
Patent GB-2412679-A (GB)
Title: Orientation system for a subsea well
Inventor: DEZEN FRANCISCO
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: An outer wellhead housing has an external locator member (143) initially oriented in a desired direction. An inner wellhead housing lands in the outer wellhead housing (13). A BOP orientation spool (139) with an external orientation member (143) and an internal orientation member (141) lands on the inner wellhead housing and orients via the external locator member. A tubing hanger with an orientation member and associated tubing hanger running tool with another orientation member lower through the BOP orientation spool and orient as they land in the inner wellhead housing. A production tree (39) with an orientation member (155) on a lower end lands on the inner wellhead housing. The orientation member of the production tree engages the orientation member (127) of the tubing hanger to rotate the tree to a desired orientation.
Patent GB-2415257-A (GB)
Title: Estimating borehole geometry and lateral tool displacements
Inventor: HAUGLAND SAMUEL MARK
IPC: E21B47/08
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A method of determining a borehole geometry parameter vector (eg major and minor axes and orientation of an elliptical borehole cross section) and/or lateral tool displacement vector includes acquiring a plurality of sets of standoff measurements at a plurality of times using a downhole tool provided with a plurality (eg three) of standoff sensors (eg acoustic sensors). An azimuth sensor may be provided to acquire an azimuth measurement at the time of acquisition of each set of standoff measurements, but alternatively the azimuth is calculated. The method comprises processing a system of non-linear equations which includes variables representative of the borehole parameter vector, the lateral tool displacement vector, the plurality of sets of standoff measurements and the azimuth. The equations may be solved using a least squares technique. The method allows for simultaneous determination of borehole parameters of a borehole having a complex shape and an instantaneous displacement vector between the measurement tool and the borehole.
Patent GB-2418557-A (GB)
Title: Re-encoding anchor frames
Inventor: NEMIROFF ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/12
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus process video in a multiple encoder system by identifying those frames that were originally encoded as anchor frames in the first encoder and ensuring that the second encoder (e.g., the re-encoder) encodes these identified frames as anchor frames rather than bidirectional frames or non-anchor frames. In addition, the second encoder identifies those frames that were originally encoded as non-anchor frames in the first encoder and encodes the non-anchor frames, such as bidirectional frames, as non-anchor frames during the second encoding process. Once the anchor frames (and non-anchor frames) are identified, the present invention also determines a frame-type pattern output by the first encoder and synchronizes the second encoder to the identified frame-type pattern of the first encoder, thereby ensuring optimal utilization of encoder resources. A method for determining frame type based on relative spatial activity is also set forth. Moreover, methods for frame-type-synchronizing are disclosed as well. Moreover, a method for determining a pattern of frame types is disclosed.
Patent GB-2418836-A (GB)
Title: Roller cleaning apparatus
Inventor: HAMILTON SHEILA
IPC: B08B7/00
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A roller cleaning apparatus for removing particulate contamination from a hand-held roller. The apparatus comprises a cleaning roller 12 having a cleaning material provided on its circumference, an indexing member 14 located proximate to the cleaning roller 12 and moveable between first and second positions and a clutch means (48, fig 2). The clutch means (48, fig 2) is adapted such that rotation of said cleaning roller in one direction is prevented during movement of the indexing member 14 from its first to its second position but permitted during the return movement of the indexing member from its second to its first position. Preferably, the indexing member 14 is in the form of an indexing roller which defines a nip and the distance between the first and second positions is at least equal to the circumference of the roller to be cleaned. The apparatus has the advantage producing repeatable results, reducing the amount of waste material and its associated cost and taking up a smaller footprint.
Patent GB-2431138-A (GB)
Title: Decorative ball
Inventor: CHUN CHANG LIN
IPC: B44C3/08
Filed: 2005-10-08
Abstract: A decorative ball comprises: a base 10, an inserting member 20, and a positioning member 30. The base is made of flexible material and has a plurality of supporting pieces 12 arranged in radial manner. The inserting member has an end positioned at a center of the base and having another end positioned at an end of the respective supporting pieces, after the ends of the supporting pieces are piled up, the base can form a ball structure. The positioning member is positioned on the inserting member and located at the end of the respective supporting pieces.
Patent GB-2419619-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid motor with inductive coupling
Inventor: BOYLE BRUCE
IPC: E21B17/03
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A mud motor or fluid motor comprises a rotor 104 and a stator 102; the rotor 104 is rotatably positioned within a longitudinal bore of the stator 102. An axial gap 128 is present between an enlarged end of the rotor 104 and an end face of the stator. Torroidal inductor coils 114, 122 are mounted in grooves to communicate across the gap 128. The inductor coils are of a known type housed within a high conductivity, low permeability cavity and sealed by a protective layer (figs 2 and 3) and allow communicati positioned.
Patent GB-2428939-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic radiation decoupler for an RF tag
Inventor: BROWN JAMES ROBERT
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: An RF tag 24 is mounted on a radiation decoupler that isolates the tag from the effect of an object that it is mounted upon. The decoupler comprises a dielectric layer 25 sandwiched between two conducting layers 21, 23. Conducting layer 21 is absent from a portion 22 of the dielectric layer, forming for example a slit 22. RF tag 24 is mounted so that its chip lies over the centre of slit 22. A spacer 26, bonding adhesive layer 25 and sensitising layer 27 may also be included. The slit is dimensioned according to the wavelength of the interrogating radiation used with the tag, but is generally of sub-wavelength dimensions. The decoupler is particularly useful when the RFID tag must be mounted on a metal object. The lower conductor layer 23 may be omitted in this case. Alternatively, decoupling can be achieved by mounting the RF tag orthogonally to the edge of a metal clad circuit board.